THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF INC

EIN: 237064431 501(c)(3)

FRAMINGHAM, MA

Total Revenue
$30,189,565
Total Expenses
$30,434,280
Total Assets
$23,556,093
Net Assets
$10,906,224
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1970
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
SARAH GLENN-SMITH
Phone
5088795110
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF INC, founded in 1970, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $30.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN AND ADULTS THRIVE BY HAVING THE KNOWLEDGE, OPPORTUNITY AND POWER TO DESIGN THE FUTURE OF THEIR CHOICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $10,896,719 Revenue: $11,371,391

INTENSIVE DAY PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMMING FOR DEAF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES THAT IMPACT THEIR COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT...

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INTENSIVE DAY PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMMING FOR DEAF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES THAT IMPACT THEIR COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES, DEVELOPMENT DELAYS, AND STUDENTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. THESE STUDENTS RECEIVE THE FULL RANGE OF SERVICES OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN THE DAY PROGRAM AND IN ADDITION ARE GIVEN A HIGHER TEACHER TO STUDENT RATIO, BEHAVIORAL PROGRAMMING BASED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, AND A RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICES FROM SPECIALISTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $5,239,347 Revenue: $6,527,703

WALDEN SCHOOL - WALDEN SCHOOL IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED BILINGUAL-BICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN...

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WALDEN SCHOOL - WALDEN SCHOOL IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED BILINGUAL-BICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF EIGHT TO 22. WALDEN SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE CHALLENGED BY SEVERE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES, AND HAVE SIGNIFICANT TREATMENT NEEDS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFULLY ADDRESSED IN OTHER ACADEMIC AND RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS. THE STUDENTS RECEIVE ROUND THE CLOCK NURSING CARE, A CASE MANAGER FOCUSED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, A NUTRITIONIST TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND INTERACT WITH FULLY-FUNCTIONING DEAF PEERS AND ROLE MODELS, TAKING COURSES, WHEN APPROPRIATE AT MARIE PHILIP SCHOOL. THROUGH THEIR CAREER TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAM, STUDENTS ARE OFFERED A WIDE RANGE OF VOCATIONAL CLASSES AND HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,167,797 Revenue: $3,300,970

DAY PROGRAM - THE DAY PROGRAM PROVIDES A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC PROGRAM FOR TYPICALLY DEVELOPING DEAF CHILDREN AGES 3 THROUGH 21 UTILIZING A CURRICULUM ALIGNED WITH THE COMMON CORE STANDARDS. AT THE...

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DAY PROGRAM - THE DAY PROGRAM PROVIDES A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC PROGRAM FOR TYPICALLY DEVELOPING DEAF CHILDREN AGES 3 THROUGH 21 UTILIZING A CURRICULUM ALIGNED WITH THE COMMON CORE STANDARDS. AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL OPTIONS INCLUDE A WIDE RANGE OF REQUIRED AND ELECTIVE ACADEMIC COURSEWORK, AP CLASSES, MAINSTREAMING IN THE FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND A CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,037,440
Program Service Revenue $29,000,878
Investment Income $155,802
Other Revenue $-4,555
TOTAL REVENUE $30,189,565

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $23,549,981
Fundraising Expenses $129,129
Program Expenses $27,030,218
Other Expenses $6,884,299
TOTAL EXPENSES $30,434,280

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $30,189,565 $29,933,683 +0.0%
Expenses $30,434,280 $29,782,963 +0.0%
Net Income $-244,715 $150,720 -2.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
429
Volunteers
100

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$449,807
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATHY VESEY CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VAL HOLLINGSWORTH VICE CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EVAN RICKER TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARILYN SASS-LEHRER CLERK 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ANDY TAO DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL HIGGINS DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JOSEPH JAY INNES DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ANUPAM JENA DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH KNOX JD DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AL SANTORO DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR LAURIE SHAFFER DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
APRIL SMITH LCSW DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR SARAH GLENN-SMITH PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer
$397,673 $52,134 $449,807
KAREN BISHOP CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$209,436 $16,096 $225,532
GLENNIS MATTHEWS SUPERINTENDENT 40.00
Highest
$171,315 $31,707 $203,022
LIA ANGELI DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION 40.00
Highest
$162,819 $18,027 $180,846
LYDIA COLON DIRECTOR OF AUDIOLOGY 40.00
Highest
$133,880 $18,517 $152,397
LYNN POWERS NURSE MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$128,492 $18,350 $146,842
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $30,189,565 $30,434,280 $23,556,093 $-244,715
2024 $29,933,683 $29,782,963 $24,042,260 $150,720
2023 $30,761,022 $30,222,866 $23,779,809 $538,156
2022 $31,793,856 $28,751,459 $22,374,248 $3,042,397
2021 $27,545,565 $27,530,559 $24,501,055 $15,006
2020 $27,131,289 $26,826,498 $23,737,704 $304,791
2019 $26,563,484 $26,264,727 $20,557,740 $298,757
2018 $26,831,855 $25,962,573 $19,456,578 $869,282
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